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CBMDC 604 - Solarwinds

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process for a two-year licence for SolarWinds Network. This contract was awarded following a selective procurement method under the Council's framework established for IT software provision. The contract, with an award ID of "1", was signed on 29 April 2026, and it will run from 17 May 2026 to 16 May 2028. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically IT services like consulting, software development, and support, with the overall contract value amounting to £44,785.39. This opportunity was tailored for organisations within the United Kingdom, and it has been tagged under the 'award' and 'contract' stages, indicating its current status as active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector to engage with public sector projects, offering services related to software licensing, development, and support. Businesses adept in providing competitive IT solutions, especially those specialising in network management software like SolarWinds, are well-suited to such opportunities. Companies, regardless of size, that are agile and can operate within the frameworks set by public authorities, like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, will find opportunities to drive growth by expanding their presence in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

CBMDC 604 - Solarwinds

Notice Description

2 year licence for SolarWinds Network. Purchased following a further competition under the Council's Framework for the Provision of IT Software (ocds-h6vhtk-059bfd).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069295
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041597-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,321 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 16 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

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